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New York State Modern Political Archive

New York State Modern Political Archive

Elected officials, interest groups, and activists from New York State.
The New York State Modern Political Archive (NYSMPA) was established in 1982 to document the work of individuals and private interest groups concerned with New York State public policy issues in the 20th century. Originally named the Archives of Public Affairs and Policy, the NYSMPA collects, preserves, and facilitates access to primary sources pertaining to New York State public affairs and policy, and now includes the personal papers of members of the gubernatorial administrations of Nelson A. Rockefeller; papers of former New York Congressional members and elected officials who served in New York State Legislature; and the official records and papers of numerous private groups, professional associations, individuals, public-sector labor unions, community groups, and other organizations concerned with Empire State public-policy issues.

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Laborers' International Union of North America Local 157 Records, 1912-1972

0.4 cubic ft.
This is a repository of the minutes and records of the local chapter 157 of the Laborers' International Union of North America.
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Paul H. Appleby Papers, 1944-1956

0.17 cubic ft.
The Paul H. Appleby collection is composed of correspondence and Appleby's writings and speeches from his experience in government service.
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Thomas E. Mulligan Papers, 1941-1973

1 cubic ft.
The Thomas E. Mulligan Papers document Mulligan's life from 1941 to 1973 including his two unsucessful political campaigns, one for Mayor of Albany and the other for assemblyman.
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John J. Mather Papers, 1965-1996

12 cubic ft.
Papers written by John J. Mather from 1965 to 1996.
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Arranged chronologically, this series contains blue carbon copies of Mather's correspondence, including routine administrative correspondence as well as letters and memoranda to other SUNY administrators and to the Chancellor. It includes complete correspondence files for the years 1967, 1970 through 1972, 1977 through 1978 and 1981 through 1984 as well as partial correspondence files for the years 1966, 1968 and 1990. The series is arranged in chronological order.

Tarky Lombardi, Jr. Papers, 1966-1967

1.0 cubic ft.
The Tarky Lombardi, Jr. Papers contain correspondence documenting Lombardi's first term in the New York State Senate from 1966-1967.
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New York State Executive Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice Records, 1981-1983

0.66 cubic ft.
The New York State Executive Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice Records is composed of materials retained by Vincent O'Leary, a past president of the State University of New York at Albany and member of the commission. The collection provides insight into the inner workings and public exchanges of the commission members as they discussed and dealt with problems associated with the criminal justice system.
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Correspondence, 1981-1983 0.13 cubic ft.

The Correspondence series details personal correspondence between Vincent O'Leary and other members of the commission, strategies the group took to suggest changes in the criminal justice system, and meetings about the commission itself, prison overcrowding, and the prison system. This series also references judicial reform, the federal-state relationship, and criminal justice information management.

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The New York State Executive Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice Records is composed of materials retained by Vincent O'Leary, a past president of the State University of New York at Albany and member of the commission. The collection provides insight into the inner workings and public exchanges of the commission members as they discussed and dealt with problems associated with the criminal justice system.

Council 82, Security and Law Enforcement Employees, American Federation of State, County, Municipal Employees Records, 1966-1989

9.6 cubic ft.
This collection documents the day-to-day activities of Council 82, the New York State Law Enforcement Officers Union, during its first two decades of existence.
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Contains minutes of executive board meetings (1969, 1972-86) and correspondence relating to those meetings (1978-86). The Executive Board Files were maintained as a record of the activities of the organization as well a record of correspondence between the organization, its members, and the public. Although Council 82 began in 1968 the Executive Board Files do not begin until 1969. There is a gap of two years (1970-71) in the meeting minutes. Executive Board files produced after 1986 are In the possession of Council 82.

Crossgates Regional Shopping Mall Collection, 1979-1985

5.33 cubic ft.
Materials relating to the application of the Pyramid Crossgates Company to the New York State DEC and DOT for permits to build the Crossgates Regional Shopping Mall in the Albany Pine Bush.
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Daniel Evan Button Papers, 1962-1971

42.2 cubic ft.
The Daniel Evan Button Papers contain Button's records of his terms as a U.S. Representative of the 29th Congressional District of New York.
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David Coplon Papers, 1955-1980

5 cubic ft.
The collection includes material related to pro-peace organizations retained by Schnectady resident David Coplon.
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